About Tecla

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Tecla is an assistive device that gives people with upper-body mobility impairments the ability to fully access smart devices and technology –– at a fraction of the cost of traditional assistive devices. Tecla is designed and assembled in Toronto, Canada by Komodo OpenLab Inc.

Komodo OpenLab is a certified B Corporation. This means that we use the power of business to solve a social problem. Certified B Corporations meet higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. B Corporations are important because they inspire all businesses to not only be the best in the world but to be the best for the world.

Meet the Founders

Komodo OpenLab founders, Mauricio Meza and Jorge Silva, have over 20 years of combined experience in the assistive technology field.

Jorge Silva, CTO, is known as the resident "hacker in chief." He's responsible for the product's development – both hardware and software. Jorge has been an inclusive technology researcher for over 12 years at the University of Toronto, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital and OCAD University.

Meet the Team

Megan Stangl, Marketing and Communications Officer

Megan manages communications and outreach, strategizes marketing, and assists Mauricio with business development. Megan is also the voice behind our blog, so make sure to catch up on the latest and greatest in assistive tech and accessibility!

Mhairi Robertson, Graphic Designer

Mhairi is a freelance graphic designer working in Toronto. She loves helping small companies and charities find their identity. When she's not designing, you can probably find her rock climbing or eating pizza while binge-watching Netflix.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy at Tecla is to provide access to all. This means we believe that everyone deserves to be included, independent and empowered. This is our drive. Day in and day out.

To learn more about our approach to the development of inclusive technologies, watch the TEDx Talk by Jorge Silva, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Komodo OpenLab.

"Disability is not an illness, but the product of bad design and discrimination."